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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.05, 620.40 and 304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.05, 620.40 and 304.70 is: 456.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.05 : 620.40 = 304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.05/620.40 = 304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.05x = 620.40 × 304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.05x = 189,035.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,035.88/414.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.55

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